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Beautiful home on Hillside with million dollar view overlooking Ocean and Bay

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View of the bay and the Sea of Cortez
Sunrise, watching the yachts heading out on their fishing trips
Yacht going out to sea
View of the Sea of Cortez from our home
Watching the boats coming in and going out  of the Sea of Cortez

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Carlos, Son.
  • Marina San Carlos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cerro Tetakawi
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Los Algodones
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Guaymas, Sonora (GYM-General Jose Maria Yanez Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Beautiful home on Hillside with million dollar view overlooking Ocean and Bay

House has two master suites w/full baths upstairs and one double bunk bed and full bath downstairs. There is a terrace on the second floor with a BBQ grill outdor dinning table and fire pit. Another terrace is located on the roof with fantastic views of the ocean and bay. Also balcony's on each floor facing the ocean. There is a single and double kayak for your use. You can enjoy the small beach at the bottom of the hill from our home. There is a rocky beach on the other side of the hill after you go out pass the guard shack take the street to the right in front of the little store. There is a little side road between two trees to the rocky beach you can bring in our kayaks to explore the caves in the area. Guaymas is the closest city approximately 15 minutes away, you can find Walmart and other stores. Also there is horseback riding along the beach, boating, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, numerous beaches, restaurants, bars and hiking in the area. Sleeps 9.

San Carlos Sonora was named by the prestigious National Geographic magazine as the "Most Spectacular Ocean View in the World". Its volcanic geography contrasts with the blue waters of the Gulf of California creating a truly magical postcard. So much so, that it is considered the tourist jewel of Sonora.

Property manager

Michael J Boufford
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small get together are fine (let us know)
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small get together are fine (let us know)
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PEDB700706A81

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Carlos

Located in Caracol Turístico, a neighbourhood in San Carlos, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and San Francisco Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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San Carlos, Son.

What's nearby

  • Marina San Carlos - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • San Carlos Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cerro Tetakawi - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Piedras Beach - 16 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Los Algodones - 21 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Guaymas, Sonora (GYM-General Jose Maria Yanez Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hammer Head's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barracuda Bob's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mariscos el Rey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mercado San Carlos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pakal Kin - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home on Hillside with million dollar view overlooking Ocean and Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home on Hillside with million dollar view overlooking Ocean and Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home on Hillside with million dollar view overlooking Ocean and Bay located?

Located in Caracol Turístico, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Marina San Carlos. San Carlos Golf Course is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!

Beautiful home situated for a perfect view. We especially enjoyed the rooftop patio for nighttime star gazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Home in the Caracol

Very nice home in the Caracol with excellent views. The propane tanks for the fire pit and BBQ grille were empty. We were expecting bath/shower soap/shampoo, but none were provided. I guess you have to bring your own? I would recommend that a night shade be provided for the large window in the master bedroom sitting area. Otherwise, a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views

Beautiful home and gorgeous views.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot- Incredible View

Really enjoyed the stay- was too short- house had everything...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

Truly a million dollar view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay - Will Return When Back in San Carlos

Nice property / Michael (host) was extremely responsive and helpful. Quiet area - great view - has everything you need. Was there on business / pleasure and found it to be a very nice stay. Suggestions for improvement - maybe update the directions to include “follow the number signs” to the property. The streets in this development are a little confusing if you have never been there - but the numbers are sequential and there are signs everywhere telling you which numbers are which way. Initial visit - so that was the only challenge upon arrival - but Michael was available via telephone to sort it out. Once at the property - was a great stay - stayed for one week.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The views are magnificent! The home is so beautifully decorated, it’s bright and happy!

The most restful 5 days I’ve had in a long time. This him is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible view!

We had an amazing stay at Michael's place! It was our first time in San Carlos and it won't be our last! We fell in love with the people, the beauty of the mountains, the organ pipe cactus, and the incredible turquoise water! The house has the most incredible view and was very comfortable for our party of 8. We traveled during an unusual heat wave, so we appreciated how well the AC worked. Suggestions for improvement would be to upgrade the mattress in the Queen master suite as it was squeaky and a bit uncomfortable, provide more towels (we had 6 for our party of 8 and had to share), and put games, puzzles, and music in a visible location. We didn't realize everything was in a small drawer under the jukebox until our last day. There was also a cockroach under the bed in the room we stayed in but it was dead, so thank goodness the exterminators are doing a good job! There were some minor maintenance issues with the downstairs shower drain, but not a huge deal. Michael made check-in very easy and was very helpful. Everything in San Carlos is so nice. We ate at some of the best restaurants (Mercado, La Zurda Beer Company, Las Heraduras, and Doria Rosita in La Manga is a must!) We also did San Carlos Sunset Cruises to celebrate my son's 18th birthday and it was a trip highlight!! Bahia Delfin is a beautiful beach with soft sand and so many shells - and we saw dolphins!! San Carlos is just wonderful and we will absolutely return!! Thank you for sharing your home with us Michael!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most beautiful home I have ever stayed at and the views were equally impressive!

Fantastic. Everything we needed was there already. Even had two 5 gallon bottles of fresh water, a bag of ice in the freezer, and a new tub of coffee for the mornings :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! Couldn't be happier!

Beautiful home. Incredible view. Close to marina. Full kitchen. Everything in home up to snuff! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place - 5 star experience!

Loved the place and would recommend it to anybody!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Def million dollar view

The host was awesome at communicating. The house was gorgeous and the amenities were good. Location was very private and quiet. I would recommend this house a million percent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view in San Carlos

This home was amazing! The neighborhood is secure and has 24 hour security, the roads in the community can be steep in some areas and narrow but it’s manageable. The home itself was better than expected, the pictures do not do it justice! The views were the best if experienced in San Carlos! The home was well equipped with what we needed. Location was really great close to the marina, bars, restaurants, shops, everything was very accessible. We will definitely stay again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us 🙏💛
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views and beautiful home

Was impressed from the moment we entered the home. Very well taken care of. Owners are great people to work with. Will definitely come back to this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., St. Petersburg, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation property

I visited with my husband and kids (ages 16 and 8) during spring break. San Carlos is a wonderful town- and the Caracol Peninsula is a quick drive to everything. The listing accurately shows both the beautiful house and the amazing views. The host was responsive and generous- they really thought of everything to make this an easy and relaxing trip. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid house

Great stay, beautiful house and views. We hope to come back. Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great home base for a visit to San Carlos.

Enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Very comfortable home in great location. Unfortunately we had no water for over 24 hours and would have liked the owner to be more available for problem solving.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location

The view from the balcony over the San Carlos Bay was just as spectacular as described. We visited several restaurants in the area and were impressed with all of them - Tortuga's, La Calaca Tacos y Cerveza, Casa Manolo, and Colibri. My only disappointment was that I couldn't manage transporting the kayaks to the water. Perhaps you should consider a small cart to enable this portage.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

This house is beautiful!!! Lots of space and places to hang out. We spent the majority of time on the patio enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. The kitchen was fully equipped. The is lots of light flooding the house everywhere, of you like to sleep late I would recommend an eye mask and ear plugs. I would recommend that you get a 4WD or AWD vehicle to navigate the neighborhood. The road to the closest beach is very steep, but the beach is beautiful. Definitely use Michaels directions vs Google Navigation to use the best roads and easy access to the house. There is lots construction going on in the gated community but they seem pretty considerate with the time. If you do not cook, you will have to drive into town for restaurants. You could walk but it would be a climb back to the house. We found a number of great restaurants close by. Lots of American style food available. Knowledge of the Spanish language would definitely help but it's not a requirement. We will be back to enjoy the views, food, and weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Beautiful home with a beautiful view. We enjoyed our stay. It was quite and comfortable with a great patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Incredible house, gorgeous views, great location!!!! My entire family was in awe of the views over the entire 4 day trip. I come to San Carlos often and we will definitely stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Million dollar view - beautiful home!

We really enjoyed our stay in this home. The home is beautiful, at the top of the Caracol Turístico neighborhood in San Carlos with the most beautiful views of the sea. The house was immaculate and the host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danya C., tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

another flawless stay

This is our 4th time staying at this property! What made this trip a great experience was Michael's communication when things went wrong. There was a storm the day before we came that knocked some power out. He called me Friday morning to let me know what was going on so that we could plan accordingly. He checked in repeatedly to make sure things were going smoothly and asked if we needed anything. In addition to having a five star home, Michael is a five star host who goes above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such an amazing home!!

The house is located in a very nice location with absolutely incredible views from everywhere in the house and is a 2 minute drive from an amazing beach with the perfect amount of shade all day long! The house itself was very comfortable, clean and perfect for my family! There are many rooms and everything is spread out well, there was an amazing balcony area with gorgeous views and very comfortable seats!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Korry N., PEORIA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

This was a jaw-dropping experience, and would highly recommend this home to others looking for an incredible place to stay while in San Carlos. The view alone is worth it. The location was surprisingly easy to find with the given directions. I suggest dropping a pin to make it easier to navigate to and from. The guards at the gate are friendly and accommodating. Although I wouldn't recommend going in the heat of the summer - it was still a good trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael J Boufford

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We purchased the lot in 2004. We took our time building the home paying as we go. We spent our first night in our finished (paid for) home in 2014. We live in Phoenix AZ and get to our home as much as possible. Driving time from door to door is around 7 1/2 hours. We can not get enough of kayaking when we visit our home. I grew up in Florida around water and moving to the desert I missed the ocean. I found the love of my life in San Carlos Mexico and where the desert meets the sea was a bonus.

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English, Spanish

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